Jan Everton Browne

Thursday 20th August was once again a showery day. However, we did manage to collect the straw bales in the evening and get them into the barn before the heavens opened up once more! The following morning Tim arrived, bless his cotton socks. He spent the whole day wiring up the lighting system, which included … Read more

It seems a long time ago since Sunday 21st June, when the village fete was held in the beautiful grounds of Oakdown House. Blessed once more with fabulous weather, stalls fully laden, all the favourite games, plus the tennis court in action with Manydown tennis club, with the help of Tom the parrot in full … Read more

As the mass of elderflowers take over this month with their glorious cream scented flowers, along with the beautiful blush of the dog rose, it feels as though summer is really here. The bright red of the poppies gradually making their appearance, spurred on by the warmth of the sun. Best of all those very … Read more

Well, we did it !! ‘Alice in Wonderland’ 19th-21st February, has been and gone. The hours of stitching, painting, hammering, singing and dancing, timeless rehearsals, finally paid off. There were moments when we had our doubts, however, as the saying goes, it WILL be alright on the night proved to be so very true. The … Read more

When the New Year arrived I was so intent to put up the new calendar, the recycling wagon had been and whisked away everything before I realised that the old calendar was amongst them! I have kept all the Carol sheets and as the wonderful month of December was full of such joy it shouldn’t … Read more

October ended with a flourish. The short days triggered the moving of young stock back towards the farm, which went brilliantly, apart from one! Which after a few days of being fed closer to Quintens, she was coaxed safely back to join the others. Within a few days, a flock of sheep were moved from … Read more